Boardroom Advisory

When I walked into that room, I was the fourth program director on a project that had already missed every milestone. The team was frustrated, progress had stalled, and belief was running on empty. It was one of the largest Azure migrations in Europe. A twelve-month project. Nine months gone,...

The regulatory hammer has finally dropped. With Comptroller Jonathan Gould and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) initiating a crackdown intended to curb "politicized or unlawful debanking" among large financial institutions, the intention is clear: protect lawful businesses. Yet, the initial impact is causing immediate anxiety for high-growth startups and small to...

Building on what we covered in Part 1, let’s examine Phases 3 & 4, including where this model excels, where it falls short, and practical insights for leaders committed to applying what high-performing CEO Forums do so effectively to their teams.  Phase 3: Integration & High Performance   In the forum model,...

What marketers can learn from audiences seeking authenticity and trust outside traditional news channels It seems trust in businesses surpasses governments these days. The 2024 Edelman report highlights that businesses have surpassed governments as a more reliable source of trust, with the tech sector among the top three industries referenced....

In a world where law firms come and go, few have the staying power of Coogan Smith, LLP. Founded in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 1946, the firm has grown from a two-person practice into the region’s largest full-service law office — representing individuals, businesses, and organizations across southern New England. What...

Najib Vatanshoev, Chief of the Retail Department of a large bank, knows how the financial sector can deal with global crises through the development of integrated products to improve the economy.  In September, the World Meteorological Organization published a forecast: the La Niña phenomenon, a complex weather phenomenon that occurs...

With two decades in high-stakes urban development and multiple patents to his name, the seasoned engineer explains why most construction innovations fail at execution — not ideation In 2024, a McKinsey study confirmed what many in construction already knew: 98% of projects exceed original budgets by at least 30%, and...

In the digital age, the role of communications is constantly evolving. For Angela Chatzidimitriou, a specialist in the field whose career has spanned politics, public affairs, and technology, communications has become about building ecosystems of influence that deliver measurable results. Chatzidimitriou has dedicated her career to proving that communications, when...

Recognized for his innovative leadership in property management and operational efficiency, Jhonifer Suárez has led multi-million-dollar portfolios and implemented systems that have become benchmarks in the industry. When he talks about managing properties, he doesn’t start with numbers—he starts with people. His approach to maintenance is practical: anticipate problems before...

Today, we are moving at a pace never seen before and there is one skill that I see that continues to rise as both an opportunity and a challenge for leaders and executives: straightforwardness. Despite the rise of AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, human connection remains the key differentiator. And...